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Learn at AGU offers workshops and classes to Earth and space science professionals to advance their scientific practice and careers. AGU offers learning opportunities all year, including at AGU’s annual meeting.

Professional Development Series for Students and Early Career Scientists

Join us for free workshops designed to advance your professional skills

 

Abstracts that Pop: Submitting an AGU24 Abstract that will get noticed!, Monday, 15 July, 3-4 p.m. Eastern
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AGU24 Abstract submissions are open! Submitting a conference abstract can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn (and try out) best practices for finding the right AGU24 session and writing an appealing title and a clear abstract to best highlight your research in the AGU24 program.


Sharing Science Workshops

Learn science communication skills

AGU’s Sharing Science program offers a variety of workshops and resources focused on science communication. In the sidebar, check out our series of short workshops focused on the essentials of science communication, including building an elevator pitch for your science and using social media to share science information.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SHARING SCIENCE


Get Prepared for AGU’s Annual Meeting

Learn presentation skills before you go to AGU24

AGU provides a variety of resources to prepare you to present your research at our Annual Meeting. Check out our upcoming presentation skills workshop in the sidebar.

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Data Viz Workshops for Students

Interested in visual storytelling? Get ready to enter our competition!

AGU is proud to offer the annual Michael Freilich Student Data Visualization Competition, named for the former Director of NASA’s Earth Science Division. This competition provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate creative ways to visualize data and present complex problems in the Earth, space and related scientific disciplines, and to advance their ability to communicate science to broad audiences.

In 2024, AGU will be offering workshops to learn more about data visualization and storytelling before you prepare your entry for the competition in the submission window from 10 July through 10 September. These workshops are offered in support of the Freilich Data Visualization Competition and sponsored by NASA

What is a successful, effective Data Visualization?, Tuesday, 4 June, 2-2:45 p.m. Eastern or Tuesday, 25 June, 2-2:45 p.m. Eastern
Offered by Don't Use this Code
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REGISTER - 25 JUNE

For any student interested in data visualization, this session is a general introduction to approaches and options for data visualization including different types of visualization and the factors that make data visualizations effective at communicating a complex, data-driven message. Watch the recording of a previous workshop with our partner Don’t Use This Code on “What is a Successful, Effective Visualization?

Science Storytelling Workshop, Thursday, 13 June 2024, 2-3 p.m. Eastern
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One of the most compelling means of captivating an audience is to tell them a story—whether that audience is in a lecture hall, the halls of Congress, or a job interview. In this fast-paced, interactive workshop, you’ll learn more about the value of science storytelling, see examples of how to tell visual stories, and practice some techniques for identifying and telling the stories in your science.

How do I even get started with Data Visualization?, Tuesday, 16 July, 2-4 p.m. Eastern or Friday, 2 August, 10 a.m.-Noon Eastern
Offered by Don't Use this Code
REGISTER - 16 JULY
REGISTER - 2 AUGUST

For any student considering participating in the Michael Freilich competition, this session includes direct, hands-on instruction on getting started with animated and interactive data visualizations using popular, open-source tools such as those in the R, Python, and Javascript open-source scientific computing ecosystems. This is a free 2 hour workshop, with a limited number of seats. 

Science Storyboarding Workshop, Thursday, 6 August 2024, 2-3 p.m. Eastern 
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Science is more compelling when told as a story, and visual storytelling can be an especially captivating way of conveying information. To effectively tell a good visual story, it is critical to be able to storyboard—to develop and put together the pieces of the visual narrative. In this workshop, we will provide context, tips, and examples for how to storyboard your science into a clear and memorable set of visuals. 

How do I make my visualizations ✰pop✰?, Tuesday, 1 October, 11 a.m.-Noon Eastern or Friday, 11 October, 10-11 a.m. Eastern
Offered by Don't Use this Code.
Registration will open to applicants in September.

Limited to students who have applied to the Michael Freilich student competition, this session offers Direct, expert-level review, feedback, and assistance with any ‘last-mile’ issues that may arise.

Watch the recording of a previous workshop with our partner Don’t Use This Code on “What is a Successful, Effective Visualization?

LEARN ABOUT THE COMPETITION

 

Learn at AGU Virtual Workshops

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Abstracts that Pop: Submitting an AGU24 Abstract that will get noticed! 
Monday, 15 July, 3-4 p.m. Eastern
Learn more and register

How do I even get started with Data Visualization?
Tuesday, 16 July, 2-4 p.m. Eastern or Friday, 2 August, 10 a.m.-Noon Eastern
Offered by Don't Use this Code
Cost: Free
Learn more and register!

Science Storyboarding Workshop
Thursday, 6 August 2024, 2-3 p.m. Eastern 
Cost: Free
Learn more and register!

How do I make my visualizations ✰pop✰?
Tuesday, 1 October, 11 a.m.-Noon Eastern or Friday, 11 October, 10-11 a.m. Eastern
Offered by Don't Use this Code
Cost: Free
Learn more!